Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist

Counseling Experience:

• Private practice Northern Sun Therapy & Wellness 2019 to present specializing in trauma, addictions and relationships

• Clinical internship and post degree hours at the Meadows Behavioral Health in Wickenburg AZ: June 2018 – November 2018

• Treasurer of Arizona Counseling Association: January 2017 - December 2018

• Assistant co-facilitator for “A Better Way” anger management group counseling program: September 2015- May 2016

• Warrior 100 Program (credentialed 100-hour yoga program backed by the US military for PTSD, addiction recovery and trauma work) Acquired training in 2016

• Researcher with Northern Arizona University Psychology Department: January – August 2017

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Trainings and Certifications

• Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)

• EMDR trained and certified EMDRIA, Florida EMDR Educators under the training of Dr. Andrew Dobo 

• Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) with International Trauma Institute

• EFT Trained 2019, Externship September 2020, Core Skills 2022

• Gottman Institute Clinical Training Level 1 and 2: September 2017, January 2018

• BASE training for Concussions and PTSD with Dave Berger January 2020

• CAMS certified and trained 2022

• Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) with International Trauma Institute

·      Motivational Interviewing (MI): Evidence-Based Skills to Motivate Clients Toward Change with Steven Rollnick: November 2017

• Bessel Van Der Kolk Trauma Conference: November 2018

·      Psychotherapy Networker Symposium: Harnessing the Power of Emotion: A Step-by-Step Approach with Susan Johnson, Ed.D: December 2017

·      CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques for Everyday Clinical Practice with John Ludgate, PHD, LPC: December 2017

• ACT Made Easy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and Personality Disorders: January 2018

·      The Internal Family System Model: Treating the Long-Term Effects of Trauma: January 2018

·      Brain to Brain: Interpersonal Neurobiology & The Traumatic Transference: December 2017

·      How the Living, Sensing Body Resolves Trauma, Establishes Safety and Restores Resilience: Clinical Implications: January 2018

·      Advanced Mindfulness: Integrating Mindfulness, Meditation and Cutting-Edge Neuroscience in the Treatment of Anxiety, Anger and Depression: December 2017

• Trauma Competency Conference: The 10 Core Competencies of Trauma, PTSD, Grief & Loss and Evidence-Based Trauma Treatments & Interventions Seminar: January 2016

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Business Experience:

• Owner of Northern Sun Therapy & Wellness (Clinical Mental Health Therapy Practice) 2019 to present

• Owner of fitness and aerial arts center focused on wellness 2019 to 2022

• Owner of accredited continuing education company in the fitness industry 2012 - 2016 

• Owner of fitness studio specializing in boutique fitness and wellness 2010 - 2016

• Author of four fitness training manuals (Each manual is 150-plus pages) 2013 - 2016

• Editor at Powder Magazine and Climbing Magazine

• Freelance Editor for guidebook publisher First Ascent Press  

• Freelance Journalist (publication list: Ski, Skiing, Rock & Ice, Bike)

• Head Graduate Assistant for Northern Arizona University’s online Small Business Administration Program

 

Education

• Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northern Arizona University (graduated with distinction) 2018

• Bachelors from University of Utah 2002

• President's Award and Dean’s List in undergraduate education

• Post- Bachelor University of Montana and Colorado Mountain College

• Member of Golden Key Honor Society

• Awarded the Gillenwater Scholarship at Northern Arizona University